Iron Ore • Nov 7, 2022
US Steel Iron Ore Could Bring New Boom
US Steel is set to produce taconite pellets that could potentially save the iron ore mining industry and create more job opportunities.
Latin America
Latin America mining news highlights the region’s global role in critical mineral supply, from Chile’s lithium triangle to Peru’s copper powerhouse. This section reports on political shifts, nationalizations, environmental debates, foreign investments, and Indigenous rights movements shaping the mining sector. Coverage spans across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and beyond—crucial for stakeholders tracking global commodity pipelines. Stay informed with insights on legal reforms, tax policies, and international partnerships fueling growth or resistance in this resource-rich region. Related categories: Copper, Lithium, and Mining Policy.
Latin America • Nov 2, 2022
Mining Projects in Latin America Face the
In a worrying development, mining projects across Latin America are stalling in the face of rising inflation and inflating production costs.
Latin America • Oct 24, 2022
Allseas Starts Deep-Sea Trial of Nodule Mining
Swiss offshore contracting giant Allseas has started a deep-sea nodule mining test for The Metals Company - a Canadian startup in which Allseas holds an 80%…
Battery Metals • Oct 20, 2022
Lithium Mining in North America
Lithium is the lightest metal known and its capacity to retain energy makes it appealing for use in batteries. To compete with China's dominance of the…
Latin America • Oct 18, 2022
Teck Resources To Deploy Two Electric Tug
Teck Resources has agreed to use two electric tug boats in Vancouver, Canada as part of its climate goals. The mining giant announced that it would…
Latin America • Oct 4, 2022
First Great Lakes-Built Cargo Vessel in Nearly
On September 6, the newest US-flagged freighter on the Great Lakes arrived in the Twin Ports. MV Mark W. Barker is the first vessel of its…
Latin America • Oct 3, 2022
BHP Seeks to Expand Presence in Peru
BHP (BHP.AX) is keen to expand its presence in Peru by venturing into new projects. The global miner is a part-owner of one of the largest…
Latin America • Sep 26, 2022
Viscount Mining TITAN MT Survey Confirms
As verified by Quantec geoscientists, the results of the Titan MT survey conducted by Viscount Mining Corp. on Passiflora in Silver Cliff, Colorado revealed a huge…
Latin America • Sep 12, 2022
Sand And Gravel Mining Processing
Sand and gravel deposits, which are the unconsolidated granular materials left over after the natural breakdown of rock or stone, are typically found in near-surface alluvial…
Gold • Sep 8, 2022
Agnico Eagle Invests $30M in 2022 Nunavut Gold Exploration
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., a well-established gold producer in Nunavut (Canada), recently added 30 million USD to the 2022 exploration budget for two operations in the…
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